Join me at the Newfield Library for a talk on how natural materials like clay, straw, and sand can actually make our homes and the environment healthier.
“Natural Building, Real Solutions: Clay, Straw, and Stone; Why the Oldest Building Materials Still Work Best”Imagine a world where every building contributes to clean air, healthy water, and a sense of belonging, that world is possible, and it starts with the materials we choose.
Join natural builder and Cob Therapy founder Matteo Lundgren for an inspiring and down-to-earth talk on how we can create buildings that belong. Rooted in the belief that the materials we build with, shape how we feel and how we relate to the world around us, this talk will explore how nature “builds” itself, and how we can mimic those same principles in our homes, from the simplest backyard project to high-end clay finishes to whole house builds.
From cob walls and earthen floors to living roofs and breathable clay plasters, Matteo will unpack:
Why our current building materials are making us and our ecosystems sick
How using local natural materials like clay, sand, straw, and stone reduces pollution, protects water, and reconnects us to place
Why natural buildings feel so alive and how they help us feel more alive, too
What lessons we can take from nature's “design tricks” and apply to even modern homes
How natural building is a quiet form of activism, a reimagining of comfort, and a path to healing
Whether you’re a homeowner, a builder, a renter, or someone who just knows something’s not right about how we build today, this talk will offer you inspiration and real choices you may not even know you have.
Let’s talk about natural building and beauty. Let’s talk about health. And let’s reimagine home as a place of belonging for people and the planet.